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    California in the middle of it all

    California finds itself at the center of the rise - and resistance to - President Donald Trump and his policies.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 9, 2017 • 8m Listen

    California finds itself at the center of the rise - and resistance to - President Donald Trump and his policies. Think Governor Jerry Brown on climate change and State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon on immigration. Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller advising the President. But what about the people and institutions behind the scenes?

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Maria Bustillos

      freelance journalist and author

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      Gabriel Thompson

      journalist and author

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